Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Facebook Gameroom
CVE-2021-24030

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Facebook

Status
Facebook Gameroom
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2021

What is CVE-2021-24030?

The fbgames protocol handler in Facebook Gameroom fails to properly quote arguments passed to the executable. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker through a crafted URL, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution on the user's system. Affected versions include those prior to v1.26.0, making it essential for users to update their software to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Facebook Gameroom < 1.26.0

Facebook Gameroom 1.26.0

References

https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2021-24030
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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